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Sunday, April 02, 2006

Oh my!

It was not a "shower", it was an AVALANCHE!!
Yesterday was one of the best days of my life. My sister and friends from church had a Chinese Tea Baby Shower for me. It was absolutley amazing - beyond anything I could have wished for or thought of. There were about 60 ladies there, friends from here, but also friends that drove for hours from other parts of California. It was so wonderful to see so many people I love gathered in one place. I am stunned by the generousity my friends. One of my biggest fears in starting the adoption process was how I would be able to provide all the things a baby needs. I finally had to take a leap of faith and it really did feel like jumping out of an airplane when I signed the initial papers. I was sick to my stomach for a day or two. Deep in my heart, though, I just knew that this was the path God was placing me on. He has so abundantly provided through my family and friends - I feel like I have enough for 3 little girls! My heart is so full of joy from all the love that was poured out yesterday. Thank you God and thank you friends.
I will be sharing lots more about the shower in coming days and as soon as I have pictures I will post them. Posted by Picasa

10 Comments:

  • At 1:49 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Oh my Christi! That is awesome. Surely you are cared about by a lot of people!

     
  • At 1:50 PM, Blogger Lisa and Tate said…

    Wow- This is exactly how I feel when I started the process... A leap of Faith!!!! I still feel overwhelmed at times.... Like right now... What great friends and family you have!!!

    Lisa

     
  • At 1:51 PM, Blogger Lisa and Tate said…

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  • At 3:32 PM, Blogger Joannah said…

    Congratulations! You and Abbey are so deserving of every good thing. God will continue to provide!

     
  • At 4:11 PM, Blogger Angel said…

    Christi, what a great group of friends and family you have! I'm looking forward to seeing more pictures and hearing details about the Chinese Tea.

     
  • At 7:21 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Wow Christi! I am so excited for you!!!! It sure sounds like you had an incredible day with some awesome friends and family!!!! Now.....all ready for referrals!! :) {{HUGS!}}

     
  • At 7:49 PM, Blogger Michelle said…

    Wow, look at all that loot! What I find scary is that you will actually need all that stuff when you have a baby in your house! I think I'm in trouble because I live in a pretty small apartment! You are very lucky to have so many people who care about you.

     
  • At 12:25 AM, Blogger Mary DeMuth said…

    What a blessing!!!

    My friend Linda Adams told me about you. The book you received from her was written by me. I pray the book is a blessing to you.

     
  • At 10:40 PM, Blogger Lisa and Shane said…

    Wow Christi - look at all that stuff! What a luckly girl and a lucky Mummy too.

    Lisa and Shane (Australia)

     
  • At 8:19 PM, Blogger Kristin said…

    How lovely... all those pretty things just expressing the excitement everyone has for you and your daughter... congratulations!

     

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